Family Legal Secretary

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Worcester; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

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Douglas Scott Global Recruitment is supporting a leading Worcester law firm to recruit a skilled Legal PA / Legal Secretary for the Private Family Department. You will provide essential support to Partners and Fee Earners, handling diary management, drafting, and document production.

The role requires a proactive, highly organised individual with strong communication skills and a professional approach, able to cope with a busy practice and shifting priorities.

Competenze

• Experience as a Legal PA or Secretary, minimum 1 year in Family law.
• Excellent document production skills, particularly in Word.
• High accuracy and attention to detail; proactive and well-organised.

Mansioni

• Full diary and email management
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents
• Document production and complex amendments
• Client file management, including opening/closing and compliance checks
• Organising travel and meetings for legal professionals
• Handling client communications and document dispatch, including DocuSign
• Financial admin support, such as expenses and cheque requisitions
• Supporting the wider team with cover during absences

Conoscenze

Legal secretary experience

Diary management

Document production

Office IT skills

Legal dictation

Strumenti

Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

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Legal Secretary - Private Family Department

Location: Worcester

Salary: up to £30K

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced and proactive Legal PA / Legal Secretary to join their high-performing Family team in Worcester. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled legal secretary or PA to provide full support to Partners and Fee Earners, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the family department.

About the Role

• Full diary and email management
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents
• Document production and complex amendments
• Client file management, including opening/closing and compliance checks
• Organising travel and meetings for legal professionals
• Handling client communications and document dispatch, including DocuSign
• Financial admin support, such as expenses and cheque requisitions
• Supporting the wider team with cover during absences

This role requires a forward-thinking, highly organised individual with strong communication skills and a professional, team-focused attitude.

What We're Looking For:

• Prior experience as a Legal PA or Secretary - Essential 1 year minimum in Family.
• Excellent document production skills, particularly in Word
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• A proactive and professional approach with strong organisational skills
• Strong IT skills - Outlook, Word, digital dictation (PowerPoint/Excel a plus)
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Legal Secretary / PA with private family experience